[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR25.105]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 25_CLAIMS--Table of Contents

 

                            Subpart A_General

 

Sec. 25.105  Definitions.



    Accrual date. The day on which the alleged wrongful act or omission 

results in injury or damage for which a claim is made or when the 

claimant discovers, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should 

have discovered, the alleged wrongful act or omission.

    Claim. A written notification of an incident accompanied by demand 

for the payment of a sum certain of money, other than for ordinary 

obligations incurred for services, supplies, or equipment.

    Settle. To consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise (when 

specifically authorized by law), and dispose of a claim by disapproval 

or approval, in whole or in part.

    Settlement authority. A person authorized to settle a claim.



[CGD 80-033, 46 FR 27109, May 18, 1981; 46 FR 29933, June 4, 1981]